[Sportschosun Reporter Lee Ji-hyun] Actor Yoon Kyung-ho is expressing his gratitude for the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Chief Kim' surpassing 15% viewership ratings and is beginning the '13-hour vow of silence' pledge he made at the press conference.
On the 28th, Yoon Kyung-ho posted a witty message on his social media, stating, "Since I think I won't be able to speak for 13 hours, I want to leave a note of what I want to say in advance, even now. 9% in the metropolitan area according to Nielsen Korea," and added, "As an actor appearing in the drama, I sincerely thank the viewers for their passionate love.
" He continued, "While I was contemplating how to express my gratitude, I remembered the pledge I made at the press conference," and candidly shared, "I also had thoughts like, 'It is something everyone is happy about and a moment everyone is grateful for, so what is the meaning of me observing a 13-hour vow of silence alone?' and 'Who is this vow of silence for?'" He opened up about his feelings. Yoon Kyung-ho expressed his gratitude, saying, "I believe 'Chief Kim' was able to receive such great love thanks to the actors and staff who stepped forward saying, 'Then I will join you,' back then, and the many people who cheered us on.
" He also drew laughter with his signature witty remarks, adding, "Come to think of it, the '13 hours' and '13%' were intended to commemorate the return of senior actor So Ji-sub, but in the end, it ended up being a curse on myself. 5% from the very first broadcast.
" Yoon Kyung-ho stated, "If I could, I would like to practice a vow of silence for 13 hours starting now to express my gratitude, but since this is a very important time, I will try my best once more for those who are following this humble journey. " He also added, "The funny comments from those who showed interest in the pledge.
" "I read a lot of comments," he said with a smile. "I saw reactions like, 'Aren't you going to sleep for 13 hours?' and 'Make a pledge for when you fail.
' It seems there are really a lot of witty people in Korea. " Finally, he promised, "I, Yoon Kyung-ho, will definitely keep the word I once said (Thank you, Sang-wook hyung & Kyung-rim noona).
I have so much I want to say, but this time, I will express my feelings with silence and repay your support. " Previously, at the press conference for 'Chief Kim' held on the 25th, when asked about a viewership rating pledge, Yoon Kyung-ho said, "Since So Ji-sub has returned to SBS after 13 years, I hope we do a Season 2 if the ratings exceed 13%.
" Then, in response to Joo Sang-wook's joke, he pledged, "In that case, I will observe a vow of silence for 13 hours. 7% (Nielsen Korea nationwide) in just two episodes.
It set a new record for the highest viewership rating for an SBS drama in 2026 by recording [standard].
Furthermore, it is continuing its sensational success by setting a record as the first drama across all channels to surpass 15% viewership in just two episodes, a feat not achieved in five years since 'The Penthouse 3' in 2021.
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